| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $15.40 | 6.409% | $16.387 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.88 | 5.253% | $50.3951 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.35 | 13.468% | $250.0267 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.60 | 9.824% | $141.2337 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.80 | 11.804% | $271.4601 | $271.46 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.54 | 7.438% | $90.8281 | $90.83 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.81 | 7.769% | $129.118 | $129.12 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.38 | $949.4487 | $949.46 | $949.50 | $949.40 | |